Lépine: Vue de Paris (View of Paris) Oil Painting

This item is an oil on canvas landscape painting attributed to the 19th-century French painter Stanislas Lépine (1835–1892), a key figure in the transition between Pre-Impressionism and Impressionism. The work depicts a serene river view of Paris, likely featuring the Seine with architectural elements and bridges in the background. The color palette is characterized by soft grays, muted blues, and earthy tones, which are typical of Lépine’s atmospheric and tonal style. The brushwork appears delicate and controlled, capturing the hazy light and reflections of the water. The painting is housed in a prominent, ornate gilt wood and gesso frame, which features elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaf motifs, and shells in an 18th-century revival or Beaux-Arts style. A decorative brass or gilded nameplate is affixed to the bottom center of the frame, bearing the artist's name, 'LEPINE'. Regarding condition, the frame shows signs of age-related wear, including some minor surface abrasions and potential losses to the gesso ornamentation typical of late 19th or early 20th-century frames. The canvas surface shows a dull finish, possibly due to aged varnish or accumulated grime over time. The overall composition displays a high level of craftsmanship, reflecting the academic training and delicate sensitivity to light that defined Lépine's work within the Parisian art scene of the late 19th century.